There are two forms of smallpox; Variola Major and Variola Minor. The first was fatal in up to 30% of infected people, the second in about 1% of infected people.
A prognosis is the projected course a disease will take. This can only be done after a diagnosis is made of a particular condition. For a person diagnosed with cancer, the …prognosis may be grim, predicting death in only a few short months or weeks. However, it can also be harmless: the prognosis for a person with a sunburn is that they will recover in a week or two. A prognosis is not necessarily fatal it is simply what is most likely to happen in the future based on what is known at the time. With out a full knowledge of a particular condition it is not possible to make an accurate prognosis. If a person has a cold it is most likely a full recovery will be made but if other factors are not known then a proper prognosis cannot be made. Another instance. If bronchitis were a simple disease instead of a symptom then a simple answer would be possible. It is similar to asking, "How long will a car last?" Bronchitis will last until the underlying cause is taken care of. (MORE)
There is no cure for osteoporosis, but it can be controlled. Most people who have osteoporosis fare well once they receive treatment. The medicines available now build bone, p…rotect against bone loss, and halt the progress of this disease (MORE)
Mild water intoxication is usually corrected by drinking less than a quart of water a day for several days. Untreated water intoxication can be fatal, but this outcome is quit…e rare. (MORE)
When seen in children, pica behavior tends to lessen with age. However, individuals with a history of pica are more likely to experience it again. Counseling and nutritional e…ducation can reduce the risk of recurrence. (MORE)